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A Fragmentary Etruscan Terracotta Antefix, circa 500-490 B.C.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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Description
- A Fragmentary Etruscan Terracotta Antefix
- Terracotta
- 22 by 28 cm. 8 5/8 by 11 in.
moulded in relief with a head of Acheloos within a shell of bow volutes.
Provenance
the late Mr and Mrs J. H. Mitchell, acquired in London in the 1960's
by descent to the current owner
by descent to the current owner
Condition
As shown. Weathered. Note abraded nose & other extremities. Various small chips and other abrasions.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
For a closely related fragmentary example, probably from the same mould, in the Museo Archeologico, Florence, see S. Bruni, Rassegna di Archaeologia, vol. 5, 1985, pp. 119ff (Etruscan and Central Italian Architectural Terracottas Online Database, no. 4681: www.beazley.ox.ac.uk/record/082CAF6C-3805-4C76-BFF8-A807EE66DF8E).